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as in exciting
to fill with great joy
seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal
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as in exalting
to assign a high status or value to
a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues
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Recent Examples of elevating
Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
Kate Middleton—Catherine, Princess of Wales—revisited an iconic look from a previous Remembrance Day service, elevating the outfit with new details.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
While Republicans blast Mamdani as the face of socialism, Newsom has been quietly, and at times aggressively, cultivating donors, visiting early-primary states, and sharpening a message aimed at elevating California’s model of governance on the national stage.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
That means elevating climate adaptation alongside mitigation — investing in resilience, food security, and health in climate-vulnerable regions.
—Alexis Abramson, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Complementing the bilateral fund, the Far Eastern Creative Entertainment Fund — jointly established by Fubon Cultural Creative, Far EasTone and the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) — focuses on elevating Taiwanese IP globally while introducing world-class works to local audiences.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Carlson was widely criticized on the right not only for elevating Fuentes, but for not being aggressive in challenging him.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
Comcast its elevating Steve Croney to CEO of its core Connectivity & Platforms division, succeeding Dave Watson, effective January 1.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Comcast is elevating a longtime finance veteran to a new C-suite role.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
From record-breaking hammer prices to elevating scholarship, Phillips has taken watch collecting to new heights.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2025
Kate Middleton—Catherine, Princess of Wales—revisited an iconic look from a previous Remembrance Day service, elevating the outfit with new details.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
While Republicans blast Mamdani as the face of socialism, Newsom has been quietly, and at times aggressively, cultivating donors, visiting early-primary states, and sharpening a message aimed at elevating California’s model of governance on the national stage.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
That means elevating climate adaptation alongside mitigation — investing in resilience, food security, and health in climate-vulnerable regions.
—Alexis Abramson, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Complementing the bilateral fund, the Far Eastern Creative Entertainment Fund — jointly established by Fubon Cultural Creative, Far EasTone and the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) — focuses on elevating Taiwanese IP globally while introducing world-class works to local audiences.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Carlson was widely criticized on the right not only for elevating Fuentes, but for not being aggressive in challenging him.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
Comcast its elevating Steve Croney to CEO of its core Connectivity & Platforms division, succeeding Dave Watson, effective January 1.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
Comcast is elevating a longtime finance veteran to a new C-suite role.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevating
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This means better reach and penetration even in rural or moving-RV scenarios.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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But both grew immensely from knowing one another, and their finding peace in the finale was one of the more moving moments of the entire series.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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That approach may make early movements feel more controlled, like lifting a car seat or getting in and out of the driver’s side without bracing a hand on the door.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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This leads the pair to head to Florida over the holidays in hopes of lifting the dog’s spirits.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Weng has been offered a new research project that will contribute to the improved reliability and effectiveness of legged robotic systems by advancing evaluation standards and by promoting transparency regarding the capabilities – and limitations – of these systems, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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While the Bridgerton star has been promoting the Wicked sequel, he has also been given the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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In developing proprietary colors and in-house embroideries, the late founder set a template that Shukla is exalting.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Summer is usually the time of long days and longer vacations, but summer 2025 was a season where the business world’s inviolable godhead, the chief executive officer, looked less and less like a position worth exalting.—
Ian Chaffee,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The movie is an uplifting love story about middle-aged divorcees and struggling performers who come together to find love, family and musical success − including opening for Pearl Jam in Milwaukee.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Many internet users have taken to the comments section to praise the uplifting video, leading to more than 1,400 comments on the post already.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With just 24 hours before a party, 31-year-old Maïlys Lecaillier from Pas-de-Calais transformed everyday items into a hilariously lifelike ostrich costume that’s now delighting TikTok.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That could involve upgrading technology or equipment, or transferring locations to new operators.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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Drone increases operational superiority of naval forces In close collaboration with Couach shipyard, Thales is upgrading the initial prototypes of surface drones, which have been tested by the French Navy and Royal Navy since 2021, thus demonstrating its expertise as a systems integrator.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Elevating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevating. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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